Is the Skoda TSI engine reliable?
I'm thinking of buying a used Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (122PS) in Elegance trim . Is the petrol engine strong enough to shift the Octavia with some 'zip'? Is it reliable?
I've read some horror stories about the TSI engine but think these problems apply to a slightly different incarnation of the TSI: am I correct?
I've read some horror stories about the TSI engine but think these problems apply to a slightly different incarnation of the TSI: am I correct?
Asked on 18 May 2015 by Nottsyossarian
Answered by
Honest John
The 1.4TSI 122 is the old chain cam iteration of the engine and they have had timing chain problems. Only a small percentage, but still potential for a problem. Far better the new Octavia with the EA211 1.2 and 1.4 belt cam TSIs with 110, 125, 140 or 150PS.
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